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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.74, 1,734.36 and 766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.74, 1,734.36 and 766.32 is: 1,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.74 : 1,734.36 = 766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.74/1,734.36 = 766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.74x = 1,734.36 × 766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.74x = 1,329,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,074.76/1,156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.98

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